With 218 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 92404 in San Bernardino, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 107 earthquakes, 85 wildfires, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (107 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Wildfires account for 39% of the disaster record here, with 85 events documented. Of these, 10 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (28%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
San Bernardino has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 5, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Bernardino was Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 9, 2005), causing $1.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92404 has experienced 218 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (107 events), wildfires (85 events), floods (25 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Bernardino, CA, with 107 events documented.
Yes, San Bernardino (ZIP 92404) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92404 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2019. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the San Bernardino, CA area (ZIP 92404). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →